Jorginho Carvoeiro

Jorge Vieira (11 October 1953 – 13 July 1977), better known as Jorginho Carvoeiro, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a right winger.

Career
Revealed in the Bangu youth sectors, Jorginho Carvoeiro was the highlight of the Brazil Under-20 team that won the Cannes Tournament in 1971. The following year, he was signed by Vasco da Gama, where he scored one of the goals in winning the 1974 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. In April 1975 he retired from football after feeling ill and being diagnosed with leukemia.

Honours

 * Vasco da Gama
 * Campeonato Brasileiro: 1974


 * Brazil U20
 * Tournoi de Cannes: 1971

Death
Jorginho Carvoeiro died on 13 July 1977, after failing to respond to any of the treatments available at the time for his leukemia. He passed away at his home, in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro.